Lead Classification & Compensation Analyst

*** This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh NC ***

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

The Lead Classification & Compensation Analyst serves as a senior expert within the Classification and Compensation Section of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Human Resources. This position is responsible for managing classification salary administration and organizational development activities that support the departments strategic workforce needs across a wide variety of health administrative and professional occupations.

This role provides direct supervision to a team of analysts leads major occupational and organizational studies and ensures the consistent application of classification and compensation policies across DHHS. Working independently and collaboratively with other HR leaders the Lead Analyst acts as a key consultant to agency managers and executives ensuring fair competitive and policycompliant human resources practices. Duties also include training staff reviewing program audits participating in salary administration and providing system oversight for the Integrated HRPayroll System (IHRPS) part of broader Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

• Lead classification compensation and organizational development studies across DHHS including planning methodology development staff coordination and reporting.

• Supervise and mentor a team of classification and compensation analysts managing work assignments performance evaluations (NCVIP) and training.

• Provide consultation to agency leadership and HR staff on classification and salary administration issues including salary exception cases and FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) designations.

• Conduct quality reviews of classification and salary actions for policy compliance and operational consistency.

• Coordinate and approve reallocation inrange salary adjustments acting pay promotions and organizational management actions in the HRIS platform.

• Develop and deliver training sessions and guidance materials for agency HR professionals on classification and compensation best practices.

• Review program operations and personnel record audits to assess compliance and recommend operational improvements.

• Conduct research on occupational classifications labor market trends and organizational design to support classification decisions.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state HR laws DHHS policies and Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) guidelines.

• Support special projects assist with processing Integrated HRPayroll System actions and perform other duties as assigned.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources:
The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations recruitment/selection job evaluation salary administration benefits workers compensation safety and core staff development.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience preparing job evaluations or classifying positions

• Demonstrated experience being a subject matter expert or specialist for classification

• Experience analyzing compensation

• Experience using a HR information systems (HRIS)

Management Preferences:

• Experience as a team lead in classification or classification
• SHRMCP/ PHR of SPHR/ SHRMSCP certification

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Bachelors degree typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 4 years of experience required
OR
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
OR
Equivalent combination or education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Member4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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